April 24, 2010

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The Lofts

Not sure why I liked the repetitiveness of these balconies in the downtown loft apartments.


This Monochrome concept came from Aileni at The Monochrome Weekend

April 16, 2010

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The Railroad Bridge

Stretching over the Maumee River in Grand Rapids, Ohio, this railroad truss bridge isn't being used. It was fun to explore. Highly illegal, but fun!

This Monochrome concept came from Aileni at The Monochrome Weekend

April 11, 2010

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The Iron Tree

The tree of life sculpture at the Toledo Botanical Garden - one of my favorite sculptures in the garden. It's three dimensional - almost like a puzzle piece. As you approach the sculpture, the tree changes shape and form as you perceive the two structures from different directions and distances. As with the tree of life, and how you perceive its meaning. To me, the tree of life represents unity.

This Monochrome concept came from Aileni at The Monochrome Weekend

March 27, 2010

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Old Church Steeple

Driving through the country today saw some old charming churches. Thought this would work well in b/w for monochrome weekend.

Some days (like today), I get to feeling like I need to reinforce and keep reminding myself of my faith. I tend to find spirituality in lots of different things, but somehow I always feel the sense that He is near when I am at a church - with steeple reaching into the sky - I have to know that He is always beside me.

This Monochrome concept came from Aileni at The Monochrome Weekend

March 13, 2010

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The boatyard

It poured down rain and the wind blew all day. A gray day, but it gives a certain mystery to places like the boatyard. I love the sound of the halyards clanking on the masts.

This Monochrome concept came from Aileni at The Monochrome Weekend

February 20, 2010

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High Level Bridge

This Monochrome concept came from Aileni at The Monochrome Weekend

February 7, 2010

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Long shadows in the snow

A little cheat - this shot was taken yesterday, although, the weather was almost the same today as it was yesterday - the sun came out, but the snow was still here. This is the Manor House at Wildwood Metropark in Toledo, OH. Not my favorite composition, but I liked the shadows that the trees cast in the snow.

This Monochrome concept came from Aileni at The Monochrome Weekend

January 30, 2010

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Monochrome Weekend - Toledo Ice Yacht Club

More difficult than being out in the bitter cold was choosing the shots for the post today.

Ice boating is a hundred-year-old tradition on Lake Erie (and other great lakes). There are not many times during the year that the ice is in the right condition to sail, so the ice boating is a very rare and short-lived winter sport.


This Monochrome concept came from Aileni at The Monochrome Weekend

January 16, 2010

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A bridge over frozen water

A monochrome, and a reflection! Hey, I believe that might kill two birds... :) Went over to the Toledo Botanical Gardens today. Great things to photograph in here - macro to scenic, they have it all. It was a bit cold, but I tend not to notice the cold when I am inspired.

Unfortunately, I ran out of space on my card... Ooops! It's all okay - today wasn't a very nice day; too many clouds. I am definitely going to return here on a sunnier day!

This Monochrome concept came from Aileni at The Monochrome Weekend

*This reflection is inspired by Weekend Reflections thanks to James at Newtown Area Photo

December 29, 2009

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Empty airport; empty heart

Having a hard time leaving PDX today. Going into the great unknown. Delayed flight, already re-routed, will get to Detroit sometime early tomorrow morning. Then the journey begins. I am going to try to find my strength, even if it may take me all over the country; I will find it. I didn't really say goodbye to anyone - just "I'll see you later..."

Until tomorrow... blue skies :)

This Monochrome concept came from Aileni at The Monochrome Weekend

December 20, 2009

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A rainy day in the gorge

Not a great day for a photographic outing, but it was worth a shot. Spent a little time in the gorge today after a fun night of wedding celebration and Sunday brunch at Multnomah Falls. I stopped at this lookout point - although I have been past this point a hundred times, I never actually stopped here until now. This is looking toward the Vista House from the Portland Women's Forum scenic lookout. Sun or rain, the Columbia river gorge is one of the most special places on earth.


This Monochrome concept came from Aileni at The Monochrome Weekend